A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-23 - 1916-12-26
Summary:

On Dec 23, 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also 'The School Girl,' a comedy in 2 parts; Xmas matinee details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-26
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, there was a special Christmas matinee. The programme was a good one, including, in addition to the 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a two-part comedy 'The School Girl' and a most interesting gymnastic film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A grand matinee performance will be given in the above theatre on Thursday, February 8, in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School, which will shortly be established in this Colony. Through the courtesy and generosity of the management of the theatre, the whole of the proceeds will be devoted…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-04 - 1917-06-05
Summary:

On Jun 5 at 5.15 pm, in aid of The Portuguese Red Cross Society, programme: War Graphic; Liberty (1st and 2nd episode); 'Foolshead Mistaken for Jim,' a Portuguese comic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-21
Summary:

Accommodation has become so scarce that Hongkong is confronted with the possibility of the elimination of most of its places of amusement. Till quite recently, the Colony has been able to support with ease three good class moving picture houses, chiefly by European patronage But with the…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…